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Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition — patch notes and updates

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Emergency Server Maintenance - May 12026-05-02WHAT: Server Maintenance (Matchmaking Servers) WHEN: May 1 @ 6:00p PT / 9:00p ET / 1:00 UTC EST. DOWNTIME: 1-2 HOURS GAMES & PLATFORMS IMPACTED Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (Steam / Microsoft Store) Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (Steam / Microsoft Store) Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition (Steam / Microsoft Store) Age of Empires IV (Steam / Microsoft Store) OBJECTIVES Routine server updates and maintenance. DETAILSMay 1, the platform team will be taking the multiplayer servers down for emergency maintenance maintenance. Please note: Ranked matchmaking will disabled before the maintenance window to prevent disruption to newly
Age of Empires IV – Update 16.1.9737 and Yue Fei’s Legacy DLC Release Preview2026-04-30Big changes are right around the corner! In addition to Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy officially shipping and bringing the Jin Dynasty and a new 8-mission campaign with it on May 7th, we will also roll out some great quality of life features as well as balance changes, AI improvements, stability fixes, and more. With this update, we’re also introducing even more changes to the way Ranked Seasons and Events are managed to allow for more predictability in the future. Read on to learn more before jumping in game! This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out
Watch Red Bull Wololo: Londinium Live!2026-04-04Age fans from around the world have gathered to watch Red Bull Wololo: Londinium live! This year's tournament will feature top players from Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Empires IV competing for a massive $250,000 total prize pool. The event spans six days, marching through three incredible venues. The journey begins at the Red Bull Gaming Sphere in Shoreditch for the Group Stage, continues to ODEON Luxe Leicester Square for the Playoffs, and ends in a spectacular Grand Final at the Royal Albert Hall, where a live 40‑piece orchestra performs the iconic Age of Empires soundtrack as more than 3,000 fans witness the grand fina
Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy – Pre-Order Now!2026-04-02Witness a tale of honor, betrayal, and courage in a new expansion for Age of Empires IV: Yue Fei’s Legacy, set to release May 7th and available for pre-order starting today! Live the legacy of Yue Fei in this new narrated campaign as he leads the Song Dynasty in a fight for survival against the Jin Dynasty invaders. On the battlefield, you may turn the tide. But the imperial court may prove deadlier than any enemy. This DLC also expands the civilization roster with the Jin Dynasty, playable in custom, skirmish and ranked matches! The Jin Dynasty features masteries and bespoke civilization music, alongside dramatic new units and technologies.
Spring Sale Is Happening Now!2026-03-19Spring is just about here and with it some discounts on all your favorite Age of Empires games! Pick up a missing DLC or two for up to 75% off! Don't wait - sale ends on March 26th!
Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.4.87192026-03-04Hello again, Age IV players! We’ve got a few changes rolling out with this patch, including a fix for an exploit involving the Golden Horde, extending the dates of our current Ranked Season and event, as well as some exciting improvements to Caster Mode. Read on to learn more about what’s new with this patch! This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is toda
Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.3.83382026-02-04Happy New Year, Age IV players! 2026 is going to be another big year for Age of Empires IV, and we look forward to sharing more details in the future about the two DLCs we announced late last year. For now, we wanted to start the year off with some additional bug fixes and balance changes, as well as follow-up with a bulk reward of Perk Points for players who may have lost Perk Points from Masteries after the initial release of Dynasties of the East. Read on to learn more about what’s new with this patch! This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog.
Winter Sale Happening Now!2025-12-18Do you hear what we hear? Those Town Bells might be jingling, but your Villagers will have to wait while you shop the Steam Winter Sale! Jump in now and complete your Age of Empires collection with discounts on your favorites. Don't wait, the Steam Winter Sale ends January 5th!
What’s Coming in 2026 for Age of Empires and Age of Mythology2025-12-09As we head towards the close of another year, we’re reflecting on 12 months of expansions, updates, gameplay moments, esports and we’re celebrating you – our players. 2025 has been the most content-rich year in franchise history: From launching 6 expansions across 3 games, to bringing titles to PlayStation 5, becoming the Louvre’s first gaming partner, and meeting players at Gamescom with three playable demos — this year was all about leveling up together. We’ve not only grown in content but also in players, growing to more than 70 million players. Let’s take a closer look at what you helped bring to life in 2025: Immortal Pillars and Heavenl
Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.2.73802025-12-04Happy December to our Age of Empires IV community! 2025 has been an exciting year for Age IV – filled with updates, patches, our launch on PlayStation 5, as well as the releases of Knights of Cross and Rose and Dynasties of the East – and we can’t wait to see you in 2026! Before we start prepping for the New Year, however, we wanted to deliver on some important bug fixes and balance changes, many of which impact content newly introduced in Dynasties of the East. This patch brings additional fixes to issues resulting in lost Perk Points, changes to our Ranked Map Pool, and adjustments to units like the Torguud, Worker Elephant, and Healer Elep
Black Friday Sale Is Happening Now!2025-11-21Get a jump on all your holiday shopping early with the Steam Black Friday Sale. Get discounts on all your favorite Age of Empires games, plus their DLCs! Don't wait - sale ends on December 2nd!
Age of Empires IV – Minor Patch 15.1.71492025-11-12Hello, and thank you to everyone for all the excitement this last week with the launch of Dynasties of the East! We’re keeping a close eye on your feedback and are preparing for a larger upcoming patch to address balance concerns, map pool updates and more; however, there were a few fixes we wanted to roll out faster to maintain stability and ensure you can continue enjoying all the new content. This is just a small taste of what is coming in the latest update. For a more complete list, please visit our site and check out our blog. Happy Gaming! 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our a
Age of Empires IV – Patch 15.1.70642025-11-04We’ve been keeping an eye on your feedback as we’ve been heading into the launch of the Dynasties of the East expansion on all platforms. We’re rolling out a small patch today that includes some crash fixes, as well as some fixes for known issues. 💬 DISCUSS: Official Forum 💬 DISCUSS: Steam Forum 🗣 JOIN: Official Discord Thanks again to our amazing community members, all of whom have helped to make Age of Empires what it is today! —The Age of Empires Team Please Note: As part of updating to this latest build, any saved games and observable matches made on previous builds will be unable to be loaded or replayed. ◆Update 15.1.7064◆ UX/UI & Me
Dynasties of the East Available Now!2025-11-04Available now is the newest expansion: Dynasties of the East! Command the powerful Golden Horde, the ambitious Macedonian Dynasty, the tactical Sengoku Daimyo, and the versatile Tughlaq Dynasty—each offering new ways to master the battlefield. This expansion also introduces The Crucible, an all-new single player roguelite RTS experience, as well as new maps and biomes! Dynasties of the East: Available Now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3067190/Age_of_Empires_IV_Dynasties_of_the_East/ Everything Included with Dynasties of the East Key Features at a Glance Four Powerful Dynasties Golden Horde Macedonian Dynasty Sengoku Daimyo Tughlaq Dynas
Find Out What Time Dynasties of the East Launches in Your Area!2025-11-03Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East launches globally tomorrow! See when it goes live in your area with our time zone map. Golden Horde, Tughlaq Dynasty, Sengoku Daimyo, or Macedonian Dynasty: which of these powerful armies will you command first? ⚔️ Pre-Order Now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3067190/Age_of_Empires_IV_Dynasties_of_the_East/
Age of Empires IV – Season Twelve Update 15.1.69702025-10-30Today’s a huge day for Age of Empires IV! Not only are we starting a new Ranked Season, chock-full of exciting battles and seasonal events, but we’re also officially welcoming brand new players to the Age IV community with the start of our Early Access period on PlayStation 5. This update enables crossplay across all platforms, including those joining in for Early Access, and also brings with it AI improvements, a rework to the House of Lancaster’s Manors, plus additional updates made to our seasonal events approach, balance changes, and more. In the meantime, make sure you have your calendars marked for November 4, when players will first be
Red Bull Wololo 2026: Londinium2025-10-13Prepare for the next clash of empires with Red Bull Wololo 2026: Londinium! Save the date and join us LIVE in London for the playoffs on April 4-6! Tickets go on sale December 3.
Autumn Sale Happening Now!2025-09-29There's a slight chill in the air and leaves are starting to change their colors. What better way to celebrate cooler temperatures than with cooler discounts too? Jump in now and complete your Age of Empires collection with discounts on your favorites, plus pick up a DLC or two! Don't wait, the Steam Autumn Sale ends October 6th!
The Crucible – Defend Your Wonder in Age of Empires IV: Dynasties of the East2025-09-03With the upcoming release of the Dynasties of the East expansion on November 4th, Age of Empires IV will introduce an all-new singleplayer roguelite RTS experience built from the ground up for replayability: The Crucible. Players will face unpredictable enemy waves, randomized objectives, and unlockable upgrades – no two matches are the same, and each decision shapes the path forward. Whether you’re defending your Wonder, unlocking powerful perks or testing your endurance, The Crucible delivers an exciting twist on traditional Age of Empires IV gameplay. Pre-Order the Newest DLC Now!Dynasties of the East is available for pre-order now on Stea
Age Franchise Sale Starting Now!2025-08-19Gamescom has started and with it some awesome discounts on your favorite Age games! Whether Age of Empires or Age of Mythology is more your style, complete your collection and grab a couple of DLCs with up to 75% off on all your favorites! Don’t wait – sale ends August 24th at 10 AM PT (17:00 UTC).